Sales Compensation Analyst - Group Benefits

You Will:

• Administer various Sales Incentive Compensation programs simultaneously - calculating earned incentive amounts, uploading payments to payroll, and producing corresponding reports - accurately, confidentially, and within established deadlines.
• Validate payment reports for accuracy and completeness, suggesting resolution of errors or reconciliation issues and implementing remediations prior to disbursement.
• Respond to all inquiries from our internal distribution customers in a timely and professional manner, enhancing customer experience through personalized and efficient communication.
• Efficiently compile and manipulate data from multiple sources using advanced tools and techniques including Microsoft Copilot and Excel to produce highly accurate results with minimal guidance.
• Actively engage in the design, tracking, analysis and communication of annual incentive plans and program improvements, utilizing Microsoft Copilot to generate ideas, analyzing scenarios, and enhancing documentation.
• Assist in the development, review, and distribution of detailed compensation plan documents and offer letters for various incentive-based roles in partnership with HR and legal team.
• Effectively manage competing priorities, delivering output within established deadlines, and quickly pivoting as dictated by business needs.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation of procedures, processes, and controls, utilizing Microsoft Copilot for drafting, standardizing, and updating documentation efficiently.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across organizations, providing support as a Subject Matter Expert on projects involving new distribution channels, products, or enhancements
• Assist in supporting adhoc projects and initiatives as needed by the business.

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of equivalent work experience preferred.
• A strong analytical background, including the ability to analyze compensation programs and data, identify anomalies and trends, and leverage AI-powered tools and insights.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and proven proficiency in Microsoft Copilot for automating tasks, generating reports, and supporting data analysis. Visual Basic knowledge is helpful.
• Experience in incentive compensation within a sales environment and/or a solid understanding of compensation design is a plus.
• A self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently with minimal direction, while proactively utilizing Microsoft Copilot to enhance productivity and decision-making.
• Strong organizational skills, responsiveness to deadlines, and meticulous attention to detail are critical, with the ability to leverage Microsoft Copilot’s task management features.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and make decisions using sound judgment, supported by actionable recommendations from Microsoft Copilot.
• Comfort thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with adaptability to embrace emerging technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously, effectively prioritizing tasks with the support of your leader.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, including proficiency in using Microsoft Copilot for drafting and refining content.
• A high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• As part of our commitment to innovation and digital transformation, proficiency with Microsoft Copilot is a core requirement for this role. Candidates should demonstrate familiarity with Copilot’s capabilities for data analysis, reporting, workflow automation, and content generation as part of their application.

Reporting Relationship:

As a Sales Compensation Analyst, you will report to our Head of Sales Compensation, Group Benefits.

Location and Work Arrangement:

• The work arrangement for this position will be classified as Mobile, requiring one day per week in a local Guardian Office.
• Preferred locations include Atlanta, GA; Bethlehem, PA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Holmdel, NJ; New York, NY; Plano, TX; or Stamford, CT.

Salary Range:

$57,810.00 - $86,715.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits

. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com

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